I can assure you that the greatest responsibility and the greatest joys in life are centered in the family, honorable marriage, and rearing a righteous posterity. ~Ezra Taft Benson
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Emma Said...
"Strength isn't something you have. It is something that God helps you find, and usually, we have to find it one day at a time."
That is so true. We're all called to bear things that are way beyond that which we believe ourselves capable of doing.
That said, I never want the 'trials of Job' style challenges she faced. Teaching RS the last 18 months has given me ample opportunity to see into her life more deeply. What an amazing, STRONG woman.
I love your love for Emma. I share that love! Have you read "Judge Me, Dear Reader" ? that was one of the first times I realized how amazing she is. Love this quote.
On another note... it feels like forever since I have visited your blog. I was not on the computer much the last couple weeks of seminary, and the last few times I tried to pull your blog up I got an error message. So bizarre.
She was so wise. Someday I hope to live so I can meet this grand lady in sit in that circle. I cannot believe the things she was called upon to bear and bore them so well. Continue to share her quotes with us. Prayers are with you, your family, your precious dad and mom.
I have a WONDERFUL husband who supports me in everything I do! He is a great father! We are so lucky to have him! I love being with him whether it is an exciting trip to Hawaii or just going out for a quick lunch... okay, I even like sitting on the couch watching TV with him! He is the best! We have been blessed with 5 VERY handsome, VERY kind, VERY competitve (haha) SONS! I have loved going to their sporting events and "cheering" them on to victory over the years. Time flies, I have learned to enjoy each and every day! Life is too short! I have been SO blessed! I have 2 beutiful daughters in law whom I am SO grateful for! They are wonderful and add so much joy to my life! I always wanted a daughter and now I have TWO! AND, we have 2 new grandsons who have stole my heart!!! I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I love the youth of the church... trying to help them see the importance of EVERY decision they make! I currently teach institute. I love to play with my kids, GO TO THE BEACH!, garden, go to a movie, go out to eat, travel, and just go out to lunch with my friends!
"You will have significant experiences. I hope that you will write them down and keep a record of them, that you will read them from time to time and refresh your memory of those meaningful and significant things. Some may be funny. Some may be significant only to you. Some of them may be sacred and quietly beautiful. Some may build one upon another until they represent a lifetime of special experience." -Gordon B. Hinckley "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." -Robert Brauit "The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache." -Marjorie Pay Hincklely
"Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." -Majorie Pay Hinckley
"How did a nice girl like me get into a mess like this?"-Majorie Pay Hinckley
"I don't want to drive up to the pearly gates in a shiny sports car, wearing beautifully, tailored clothes, my hair expertly coiffed, and with long, perfectly manicured fingernails. I want to drive up in a station wagon that has mud on the wheels from taking kids to scout camp. I want to be there with a smudge of peanut butter on my shirt from making sandwiches for a sick neighbors children. I want to be there with a little dirt under my fingernails from helping to weed someone's garden. I want to be there with children's sticky kisses on my cheeks and the tears of a friend on my shoulder. I want the Lord to know I was really here and that I really lived." -Marjorie Pay Hinckley
5 comments:
That is so true. We're all called to bear things that are way beyond that which we believe ourselves capable of doing.
That said, I never want the 'trials of Job' style challenges she faced. Teaching RS the last 18 months has given me ample opportunity to see into her life more deeply. What an amazing, STRONG woman.
So true. I love when you post these quotes.
Wise beyond her years.
I love your love for Emma. I share that love! Have you read "Judge Me, Dear Reader" ? that was one of the first times I realized how amazing she is.
Love this quote.
On another note... it feels like forever since I have visited your blog. I was not on the computer much the last couple weeks of seminary, and the last few times I tried to pull your blog up I got an error message. So bizarre.
Missed You!
She was so wise. Someday I hope to live so I can meet this grand lady in sit in that circle.
I cannot believe the things she was called upon to bear and bore them so well.
Continue to share her quotes with us.
Prayers are with you, your family, your precious dad and mom.
Beth~♥
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